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''Joseon Attorney'' () is a 2023
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starring Woo Do-hwan, Bona, and Cha Hak-yeon. It is based on webtoon with the same name by writer Jung Ho Rak and illustrator Shim Jae Yong, which was serialized on Bomtoon. It aired from March 31 to May 5, 2023 on
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Synopsis

The series is about a (attorney) who takes revenge on the enemy who killed his parents through trial.


Cast


Main

* Woo Do-hwan as Kang Han-soo: a (attorney) with demonic charm. * Bona as Lee Yeon-joo: a princess who sincerely cares about the country and its people. She is a woman of misfortune who faces an unattainable love while hiding her identity. ** Lee Go-eun as young Lee Yeon-joo * Cha Hak-yeon as Yoo Ji-sun: Yeon-joo's fiancé, who is a judge of Hanseongbu and the third generation of leaders from the most prestigious family in Joseon.


Supporting


People in the Palace

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Song Geon-hee Song Geon-hee (; born August 14, 1997) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the hit television series ''Sky Castle ''Sky Castle'' (; stylized as ''SKY Castle'') is a South Korean television series starring Yum Jung-ah, ...
as
Seongjong of Joseon Seongjong (; 28 August 1457 – 29 January 1495), personal name Yi Hyeol (), was the ninth monarch of the Joseon, Joseon dynasty of Korea. Before succeeding his sickly uncle, Yejong of Joseon, King Yejong, he was known as Grand Prince Jalsan ( ...
/ Lee Hyul (personal name): The king of Joseon who dreams of strengthening his royal authority and establishing a state of law. * Kim Ae-ran as Grand Queen Dowager Jaseong: Lee Hyul's grandmother. * Han Sang-jo as Eunuch Go: Lee Hyul's right-hand man.


Ministers of Government

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Chun Ho-jin Chun Ho-jin (; born September 9, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Early life Chun studied chemistry at Inha University but dropped out to pursue acting. His father was among the first generation of professional wrestlers in the country. Career ...
as Minister of Military Taxation Yoo Je-se: Ji-sun's father who has absolute power who monopolizes wealth and power. *
Choi Moo-sung Choi Myung-soo (; born January 12, 1968), better known by his stage name Choi Moo-sung (), is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Moo-sung ...
as Choo Young-woo: the Right Chamchan who was responsible for the murders of Kang Han-soo's parents. * Lee Jae-woon as Won Dae-han: the Left Chamchan * Choi Byung-mo as Im Sang-ho: the Right State Councilor * Nam Kyung-eup as Choi Soo-yong: the Left State Councilor


People around Kang Han-soo

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Lee Kyu-sung Lee Kyu-sung is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' When the Camellia Blooms'', '' Touch Your Heart'', '' Youth of May'', and '' Joseon Attorney''. Filmography Film Television series References Ex ...
as Dong-chi: Han-soo's best friend and colleague, who has crush on Kang Eun-soo for a long time. * Joo Ah as O-wol: a new
gisaeng ''Kisaeng'' (), also called ''ginyeo'' (), were enslaved women from outcast or enslaved families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men of upper class. First emerging in Goryeo dynasty. were ...
at Wolharu. * Yoo Ye-bin as Jong-hyang: a
gisaeng ''Kisaeng'' (), also called ''ginyeo'' (), were enslaved women from outcast or enslaved families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men of upper class. First emerging in Goryeo dynasty. were ...
at Wolharu. *
Noh Haeng-ha Noh Haeng-ha (; born 10 April 1990) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Forever Young'', '' Through the Waves'', ''Nokdu Flower ''Nokdu Flower'' () is a 2019 Korean drama, South Korean television series ...
as Myung-wol: a
gisaeng ''Kisaeng'' (), also called ''ginyeo'' (), were enslaved women from outcast or enslaved families who were trained to be courtesans, providing artistic entertainment and conversation to men of upper class. First emerging in Goryeo dynasty. were ...
at Wolharu. * Han So-eun as Kang Eun-soo: Han-soo's younger sister. * Kim Jong-tae as Kang Eon-jik: Han-soo's father. * Min Ji-ah as Mrs. Lee: Han-soo's mother.


People around Lee Yeon-joo

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Shin Dong-mi Shin Dong-mi (; born September 13, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She made her debut as a theater actor in 1998. She started her career as a television actress in 2001 and later made her film debut in a supporting role in ''Don't Look Back'' ...
as Lady Hong: Yeon-joo's nanny and the owner of Sowongak guesthouse. * Lee Si-hoo as Choi Yoon: Lady Hong's nephew. * Kim Do-yeon as Chef Baek: current chef in Sowongak. * Han Min as the former king: Yeon-joo's father and Lee Hyul's uncle.


People around Yoo Ji-sun

* Kang Hyun-oh as Kim Ji-ho: Ji-sun's bodyguard.


Others

* Lee Jun-hyeok as Master Jang: a former police officer. * Hong Wan-pyo as Jo Cheol-joo: Dae-bang's loyal limbs. * Lee Chan-jong as Chu-sal: Dae-bang's limbs.


Extended

* Lee Tae-gum as Mr. Lee: a public officer. * Hwang Man-ik as Heo Pan-yoon: the highest official of Hanseongbu. * Jung Ah-mi as Park Yeo-in: an old woman with a suspicious secret. *
Jo Hee-bong Jo Hee-bong (born August 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Hee-bong began his acting career in 1997 as part of the theatre troupe Bipa (비파). He later became known as a supporting actor onscreen, in films such as '' Blind'' (2011) and ''Inco ...
as Park Je-soo: a pottery maker during the Joseon Dynasty who held power.


Special appearances

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Bae Hae-sun Bae Hae-sun (; born May 8, 1974) is a South Korean film, television, musical, and stage actress. Bae made her debut in 1995 as an understudy in the play ''Gone with the Wind''. She gradually built her acting career by alternating between small ...
as Lady Yeon * Kwon Ah-reum as Young-sil * Byung Hun as Young-sil's husband (ep. 5 and 6)


Difference from the original

In the original, Kang Han-soo appears as an only child, but in the drama, a younger sister character named Kang Eun-soo was added. The relationship between King Seongjong and Yeonju Lee, the current king, was changed to a cousin.


Viewership


Awards and nominations


Notes


References


External links

* * * * {{URL, https://content.mbc.co.kr/program/drama/3727953_64285.html, ''Joseon Attorney: A Morality'' at MBC Global Media 2023 South Korean television series debuts 2023 South Korean television series endings Korean-language television shows MBC TV television dramas South Korean action television series South Korean historical television series South Korean legal television series South Korean romance television series South Korean revenge television series South Korean television series about lawyers Television series set in Joseon Television shows based on South Korean webtoons